Sin is not an option for the believer. How can you continue in sin when that sin was paid for in the torn flesh of Jesus? How can you look longingly upon Satan’s offerings when the cross of Christ is in front of your eyes? Christ’s love constrains our hearts to seek holiness. The fact that sin has no lasting benefits remains true, but it is not simply because sin doesn't pay that you are to turn your back on the tempter. The fact that sin will not get you what you really want in life is not nearly a powerful enough defense to guard you against the attractiveness of Satan’s lies and the fickleness of your heart. Only a deep grasp of the gospel has the power to bring about deep change in your heart. It is knowing the terrible price that has already been paid for your sin that enables you to say no to sin.

Iain Duguid

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs		Breads	14	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Mashed very ripe banana; (3 small)
1/2	c	Sugar
1/2	c	Plain nonfat yogurt
1/4	c	Margarine; melted
1	ts	Vanilla extract
1		Egg
1		Egg white
2	c	All-purpose flour
1	ts	Baking powder
1/2	ts	Baking soda
1/4	ts	Salt
1/4	c	Chopped pecans; toasted
		Baking spray with flour

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl; beat at medium speed of an
electric mixer until well blended.
Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; stir in pecans. Add flour mixture to
banana mixture, stirring just until moistened. Spoon batter into an 8-1/2 x
4-1/2 x 3-inch loaf pan coated with baking spray and flour.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 5 minutes or until a wooden pick
inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack;
remove from pan, and cool completely on a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf / 14
slices (serving size: 1 slice).
Recipe by: Cooking Light, Jul/Aug 1994, page 60
Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 674 by "Diane Geary."
<diane@keyway.net> on Feb 1, 1998

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